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Our team of attorneys represents people like you who are brave enough to stand up to corporations and government entities.
Our work is focused on protecting the rights of California employees. Our lawyers also specialize in civil rights and personal injury claims.
We have represented every level of worker, from CEOs to janitors. We have handled everything from severance negotiations to trials and appeals. We have argued and won at every level including the California Supreme Court.
Since 2017 we have recovered over $75 million for our clients. We are ready to put our experience to work for you.
Our Promises
We will fight for the justice you deserve.
Every case is different. We will take the time to understand your situation and do everything we can to help you prevail.
We will be honest with you.
From our first conversation to our last, we will tell you the truth about your case so that you know exactly what is going on.
We will be available to you.
When you want to talk about your case, you can call, email, or just stop by our office to talk.
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California law requires employers to pay for certain expenses that their employees incur, including the use of personal cell phones. The statute that mandates this payment is Labor Code section 2802. Common work-related expenses covered by Section 2802’s requirements include money spent on cars, uniforms, and tools. Cell phones may also fall under the category…
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Under California law, a person paid to provide labor or services is an employee, unless they meet all three of the following conditions: (A) The person is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work…
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California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) allows workers to join together to collect civil penalties when their employers violate the Labor Code. With the rise of arbitration agreements that prevent workers from bringing class actions, PAGA plays a critical role in protecting workers by allowing them to join together in representative actions seeking such penalties….
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December 1, 2024
Drea Núñez has been elected Co-Chair of CELA’s Diversity Outreach Committee. Drea will serve a two-year term, which will run through November 30, 2026. She will serve alongside fellow Co-Chair James Yoon of Rager & Yoon.
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December 1, 2024
Five of Hunter Pyle Law’s six attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers: Hunter Pyle, Super Lawyer (Rising Star, 2009-2010, Super Lawyer 2011-present), Tanya Tambling, Super Lawyer (Rising Star, 2016-2019, Super Lawyer 2021-present), Katie Fiester (Rising Star, 2023-2024), Jake Darin (Rising Star 2024), and Drea Núñez (Rising Star, 2024). We are especially proud of our Rising Stars and look forward to watching them continue to tear it up as plaintiffs’ employment lawyers!
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December 1, 2024
Four HPL attorneys spoke at the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA)’s 37th Annual Employment Law Conference, held in San Diego in November 2024. Their panels included: Navigating Work Live/Agreements and Identifying Labor and Housing Claims for Resident Managers and Living On-Site Workers (Katie Fiester), 998 Offers and Workers Rights: Strategies and Exemptions when Dealing with Statutory Offers to Compromise (Jake Darin), The Year in Review – Employment Law (Drea Núñez), and Wage and Hour Update 2024 (Hunter Pyle)
